Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement package

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a full-time Assessment Specialist in Dublin, Ohio. This vital position involves facilitating service requests and conducting patient assessments in a behavioral health setting. Applicants must have a nursing or social work degree and possess a current clinical license in Ohio.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, financial protection, professional development, and well-being programs. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community health through compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current clinical social work or RN license in the state of OH.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to service requests and assessment process.
• Conducts initial evaluation and documents patient symptoms.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service in all interactions.
• Possess knowledge of EMTALA and Emergency Detention processes.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent customer service

Knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Master's degree in social work/counseling

Tools

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Assessment Specialist, Behavioral Health

Full-time, day shift (7am-7pm)

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs Dublin is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity.
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an associate's degree in nursing or a Master's degree in social work/counseling. Additional requirements include:

• Current clinical social work or RN license in the state of OH
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR and CPI certified within 30 days.

More about Columbus Springs Dublin

Columbus Springs Dublin is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

Columbus Springs Dublin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs Dublin is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.